Freight moved on time, every time.
Pallets, full loads and same-day courier, plus warehousing when you need space. A clear price first, and a driver who rings ahead.
- Fixed prices
- Drivers ring ahead
- Collections to 6pm
What will it cost to move?
Choose where it is going, how many pallets and how fast. You get a rough price and journey time straight away.
Your consignment
NB-ESTIMATE- Collection from your door
- Driver rings ahead
- Signed proof of delivery
ESTIMATE · SAMPLE PRICES- Distance
- Journey time
Illustrative only. Your written price depends on size, weight and access.
What we move and store
Pick the one closest to your job. Each starts with a clear price and a named person to ring.
Warehousing, laid out to keep stock moving
Pick a zone to see what happens there, from the dock door to the loading bay.
From your call to the door
Five stops, and you know where you are at each one.
- 5 minutes
Tell us what you are moving
Call or fill in the short form. Pallets, parcels or a full load, we only need the basics.
- Same day
Get a fixed price
A written price comes back the same day. It stays the same unless the job changes.
- Your chosen slot
We collect
Our driver arrives in your slot and rings 30 minutes before.
- 1 to 3 days
On the road
Your load travels on our vehicles or through our hub. If anything changes, we ring you.
- Signed for
Delivered
You get a signed proof of delivery by email, usually within the hour.
Recent loads
A few real-world style jobs, from steel to seasonal stock. Sample examples.
Depots across the UK
Nine depots linked by one hub, so a load can reach most places by the next working day.
Our fleet and numbers
Our own vehicles, our own drivers and our own depots. Here is what is on the board today.
on time
every week
freight
A freight firm that picks up the phone.
Northbound is a family-run haulage and warehousing business. We run our own vehicles and our own depots, so the person you ring knows where your load is.
- Real peopleRing the dispatch desk and a person answers.
- Drivers ring aheadYou know when they are coming, not just which day.
- One priceThe price we quote is the price you pay.
Main hubLoading baysVan parkSigned, sealed, delivered
Sample reviews. Replace them with your own before you launch.
- To
- A furniture shop
- Load
- 6 pallets
- Condition
- Perfect
Notes“Always on time, and the driver rang ahead so we were ready. Our goods turn up in one piece.”
- To
- A garden centre
- Load
- Full trailer
- Condition
- Good
Notes“The price was clear from the start and it never changed. Easy to deal with.”
- To
- A small maker
- Load
- Storage and orders
- Condition
- Perfect
Notes“They store our stock and send orders out the same day. It has saved us hiring.”
- To
- A building site
- Load
- Urgent pallet
- Condition
- Good
Notes“We needed one pallet in a hurry. It was collected within the hour. Brilliant.”
A guide to our rates
Typical prices for next-day pallet delivery. Your own price comes in writing before we collect.
| Distance | 1 pallet | 2 to 4 palletsprice each | 5 to 10 palletsprice each | Own vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LocalUnder 50 miles | £38 | £32 | £27 | From £95 |
| Regional50 to 150 miles | £48 | £41 | £34 | From £160 |
| National150 to 300 miles | £62 | £53 | £44 | From £260 |
| Long distanceOver 300 miles | £78 | £67 | £56 | From £390 |
Sample prices per pallet, plus VAT, for standard pallets up to 500kg. Economy delivery is about 15% less.
What changes the price
- Weight and sizeHeavy or tall pallets cost a little more.
- SpeedTimed and same-day jobs are priced higher.
- AccessNo forklift? A tail-lift adds a small fee.
- StorageStored goods are charged per pallet, per week.
Questions we get asked
Tap a question to see the answer. Cannot find yours? Just ask us.
How quickly can you collect?
Often the same day. Book before midday and we will usually collect that afternoon.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to be there to sign. Tell us if there is a safe place to leave the goods.
Can you move fragile or valuable goods?
Yes. Tell us when you book and we will plan the right vehicle and take extra care.
What if something arrives damaged?
Tell us on the day and we will look into it straight away. Photos help.
How long can I store pallets?
As long or as short as you like. Most customers start with a month, then carry on week by week.
Can you send orders out for me?
Yes. We pick, pack and send single orders or whole pallets from our warehouse.
How is the price worked out?
By distance, number of pallets, weight and any extras such as a tail-lift or timed delivery.
Is the estimate the final price?
No, it is a guide. We send a written price before we collect, and it only changes if the job does.
Tell us what needs moving
Send a few details and we will reply with a price within one working day, often much sooner.
- We reply within one working day
- You get a written price
- No obligation
Got something to move?
Tell us what it is and where it is going. We will send a clear price, usually within the hour.